MA OUI Lawyer

I was arrested for my 2nd offense and speeding 61 mph in a 40 zone. I admitted to three beers, taking Adderall and that I felt the effects of the alcohol. The Sergeant testified I failed  the one leg stand and nine step walk and turn test, was red faced and had glazed eyes.  Joe stressed to the jury all the things I had done right while driving. I avoided having to install a breathalyzer in my  car, an addtional two years license loss and over $5000 in various fines and fees.

HE GOT ME A NOT GUILTY ONLY FOUR MONTHS AFTER MY ARREST

After getting arrested for my 2nd offense, I googled MA OUI lawyers and saw Joe had won 75% of his trials. The officer said he saw me swerve from lane to lane without signaling and measured  me speeding 30 mph over the limit. He testified I failed all the field sobriety tests: the ABCs, one leg stand and 9 step walk and turn test. Joe argued to the jury that the cop hadn't written down whether I was wearing high heels. Also that I was nervous due to the presence of 3 cops and 3 cruisers.  I cried after the not guilty verdict.  

'HE'S A GODSEND:
PREPARED, LIKABLE & CHARISMATIC.
 I MADE THE RIGHT CHOICE -- YOU WILL, TOO. 

I was arrested for a Boating DUI and blew an over limit .15 and failed the field tests.  If I had gone with anyone else I would have just pled it out but, boy, am I glad I chose Joe as my Attorney. I knew he was good as soon as I spoke to him. He's extremely well-spoken and very impressive in Court. Plus, he got the cop so messed up he ended up red-faced on the witness stand. I swear, you could have heard a pin drop during his cross-exam. Every one in the Court room was hanging on his every word. 

'HE HAD THE DA ON THE ROPES FROM THE OPENING BELL.'

Client waved to a passing cop with his keys in his hand and told him he was having trouble starting his car. They stopped, noticed slurred speech, and he failed all the field tests. At the station, the breath test registered .19, almost two and one half times over limit!  At trial, although 2 cops testified, I argued neither could attest that he had placed the keys in the igniton or when he had done so. Plus, I was able to prove the battery was dead and thus he had the additional defense of "factual impossibility." Not guilty 2nd offense.

I was speeding almost 20 mph over the limit, admitted to a few drinks and was arrested for my 2nd offense.  I refused the breath test and lost my license for 3  years.  Once I read about all the people Atty. W. helped and called him, he immediately put me at ease. When the Trooper didn't show up for a pretrial Hearing, he had a Motion ready to dismiss my case and another to restore my license.  The judge agreed with both.

'THERE IS NO OTHER CHOICE TO MAKE.
YOU SHOULD HAVE TOTAL CONFIDENCE IN HIM.'

 CLICK FOR DISMISSAL + ORDER RESTORING LICENSE 

I've dealt with a lot of lawyers but Joe is definitely the best.  He kept me informed through the entire case with emails and copies of documents.  At Trial, the cop testified I committed 4 traffic infractions, had slurred speech, was unsteady when I got out of my car and failed the one leg stand, walk and turn and alphabet tests. Plus, the booking sergeant testified I had a strong odor of alcohol and saw me sway during booking. Joe was unbelievable at Trial and and turned the tables on them both. The jury was out only 40 minutes. Not Guilty 2nd offense OUI.

HE'S THE OUI LAWYER YOU WANT. CALL ME, I'LL TELL YOU WHY.

The police officer followed me 1.5 miles at 45 mph only 2 car lengths behind then stopped me because i swerved over the fog line by a foot or so.  I told him I was nervous because he was so close behnd me. He said my eyes were red and glassy, my speech slurred and I failed all the field tests so he arrested me for my 2nd offense. Joe brought a Motion to suppress the stop of my car and submitted cases to the Court supporting his argument. I never thought you could get DUI cases dismissed but the Judge concluded there was no cause for the stop. Joe then followed through to get my 3 year refusal suspension reversed and the  DA filed this document dropping all charges:  

   'AFTER THE MOTION TO SUPPRESS, THE COMMONWEALTH HAS INSUFFICENT EVIDENCE TO PROCEED.'    

  CLICK FOR DA'S DISMISSAL + ORDER RESTORING LICENSE 

While plowing a driveway, my truck crashed into the side of the house causing extensive damage. I said I had 3 beers but they found an open container of vodka on the dashboard and my 5 year old in the front seat so I was charged with Child Endangerment while OUI. It was my 3rd offense and got extensive news coverage.  (They dubbed me “Mr. Plowed” on the Internet!) 

Although 2 cops and the Chief of the Fire Department testified I was disheveled and gave their opinion I was under the influence, Joe found an appellate case which had just come down the very week of trial. The Judge said he had read it that very morning, relied on it in issuing acquittals on all 3 charges and actually complimented Joe for finding it. 

"THIS IS THE ONLY LAWYER TO HIRE. 
HE’S LIKE A PANTHER IN THE COURTROOM."

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I was stopped for speeding and a bunch of cops showed up. I was extremely nervous and they said I failed all the field sobriety tests. Joe was in Court for me the very next day AND the next three Court dates which greatly relieved my anxiety. He educated me about the process and was at all times helpful, professional and responsive. At the Motions hearing, he methodically documented an extensive laundry list  of things the Trooper had done all wrong. Once the Judge allowed his Motion to Suppress evidence, the DA dismissed the case, writing "there is insufficent evidence to proceed with the prosecution at this time." The OUI charge against me was dismissed and my license was restored immediately.

"WHAT MORE CAN YOU ASK OF AN OUI LAWYER?"

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I was still on Probation for OUI-1st in Salem when I was arrested for OUI 2nd Offense in Ipswich. My Salem Probation Officer issued a Warrant for my arrest and asked that I be placed into custody when I got to Newburyport.  The DA in Newburyport was asking for jail also.  Joe managed to talk the judge out of having me taken into custody AND of sending me to jail for my 2nd offense.  Instead, the Judge actually released me into Joe's custody. Then when we went to Salem later that day, my Probation officer was asking for a one year jail sentence on my first offense. Joe convinced the Salem Judge not to do so and I went home that night instead of to jail. Joe is the most intimidating and confident lawyer I have ever encountered and I was blessed to have him on my side. 

" HE WALKED INTO BOTH COURTS LIKE HE PAID THE MORTGAGE !
YOU WANT HIM AS YOUR DUI ATTORNEY"

I don’t know how he did it but at a preliminary Hearing on my 2nd offense he had my over limit .21 breath test thrown out of Court. That gave us a fighting chance at Trial where during his cross exam, he got the cop to admit to this long laundry list of everything I had done right, instead of what I did wrong. 

"WHEN I HEARD HIS CLOSING ARGUMENTS, 
EVEN I WOULD HAVE VOTED NOT GUILTY."

After talking to him the first time, I knew I was in good hands. Joe is very professional, confident and knows Massachusetts drunk driving defense like the back of his hand.  After I received a three year refusal suspension for not taking the breathalyzer, Joe filed a civil suit against the RMV. He was very organized and aggressive in court. The judge gave my license back immediately after the hearing! That allowed me to drive legally during the months it took to go to Trial.  At Trial, he was completely prepared for the cross exam of all the officers and got me a not guilty. He saved me my job and precious time with my kids.

PLUS, THE JUDGE SUSTAINED ALL HIS OBJECTIONS!

Client struck a utility pole, snapped it in half and cut power to the whole area. His car rolled over and three cops had to bend the metal to get him out.  He failed the one leg stand test, the alphabet, the walk and turn and the backwards counting test. Then he admitted to the cop he had just had four beers, the last one an hour ago and had nothing to eat all day but breakfast.  Plus, he had slurred speech, bloodshot, glassy eyes and smelled of alcohol. Jury: Not Guilty 2nd offense.

CLIENT'S THANK YOU NOTE:

"Joe, I interviewed several attorneys to represent me and NO ONE WAS EVEN WILLING TO GO TO TRIAL!  I liked how direct you were with me and never blew smoke or led me to believe there was no risk involved.  Your informed advice gave me the knowledge to make the correct decision. I  highly recommend you to anyone facing an OUI charge."             

"I FELT WELL REPRESENTED ALL THE WAY FROM JURY SELECTION
TO YOUR IMPRESSIVE CLOSING ARGUMENTS."    

I was charged with DUI 2nd offense. I was speeding 20 mph over the speed limit and committed lanes violations. The cop testified I had slurred speech, smelled of alcohol, glassy eyes, was unsteady on my feet, could not stand without swaying and failed the field sobriety tests. First, Joe reduced the 3 year refusal suspension to just 180 days so I got my license back while the case was going on and then he beat all four charges at Trial:

OUI 2nd Offense: Not Guilty
Negligent Operation: Dismissed
Speeding: Not Responsible
Lanes Violation: Not Responsible

No convictions, no fines, no probation, no license loss,
no breathalyzer in my car.

The Cambridge officer wrote he saw me cross the center line 3 times, that my speech was slurred, my eyes glassy and bloodshot and that I told him I had two shots and two drinks. Then when he arrested me, he wrote I told my friend "I might be too drunk to remember your phone number." Joe knew Massachusetts drunk driving defense, the Court and the players. He worked tirelessly to keep the over limit breath test out --which he did-- and to get me acquitted.

"CALL ME AND I'LL YOU MYSELF:
JOE CARES ABOUT HIS CLIENTS!"

"Thank you for giving me my life back with the not guilty on the OUI after the cop caught me speeding. You are magnificent in the courtroom and it is easy to see that this comes from your hard work and dedication outside. You are the most passionate and articulate lawyer I have ever met.  Your attention to detail and high motivation kept you ten steps in front of the DA at all times. This, combined with the respect and professionalism you show towards everyone in court makes you a  most effective defender. I will continue to recommend you to anyone in need of a Mass DUI Lawyer."

Sincerely, Michael B.   

I was stopped at a road block and admitted to the Trooper I had been drinking 45 minutes ago. He took me out of the car and I foolishly agreed to do the field sobriety tests. I failed them all and was arrested. Then I –also foolishly—agreed to take the breathalyzer in the trailer nearby. I registered over limit on both of them too. Plus, at Trial, the Trooper testified my eyes couldn’t focus on him and I was unsteady on my feet. No matter. Joe’s obvious skills as a Mass. DUI Lawyer during cross-examination won the day.

"Put yourself in his hands -- he's a god." 

Charged with a 3rd offense, my case looked like a sure loser but Joe studied the booking video and said we should try to get the breath test excluded. At his Motion to suppress, he showed a half dozen ways it was done incorrectly and the Judge threw it out. That gave us a fighting chance at Trial. A police lieutenant testified to my car going the wrong way on Route 9 completely over the center line and the arresting officer swore I failed all the field sobriety tests.  Joe was ready to cross-examine them all. He thinks very fast on his feet in Court and is one of the most intelligent people I have ever met. I owe him my license, my job, and my life.

'After watching Joe defend me, my daugher decided to go to law school.'

Cop saw me throw a Hawaiian Punch bottle out the window and stopped me for littering. He then smelled marijuana and I admitted I had been smoking and gave him the blunt. He had me get out of the car and do 3 field tests and then arrested me for OUI-Drugs. Joe brought the case along carefully with pretrial motions and Hearings (and must have done it all right) because on the day of trial the DA dropped all charges.

JOE DID ONE HELL OF A JOB!

During my 3 day Trial, a constable testified he followed me for 10 minutes, saw me cross the center line and drive all over the road and completely in the opposite lane for 20 seconds. 2 cops testified I failed 3 of 4 field tests, was unsteady on my feet and had a “1000 yard stare.” Joe stressed that I stopped at every red light, proceeded when they turned green, was wearing heavy work boots and the cops’ flashing lights interfered with the testing. The jury agreed. Not Guilty. No jail. No 8 year license loss.

"EVERY CHANCE JOE HAD TO REACT TO SOMETHING, HE POUNCED"

I was in a bad accident. My SUV rolled over and ended upside down on a guard rail. Police report said I had an "overwhelming" odor of alcohol on my breath. I was taken to a nearby hospital and blood was drawn. I saw Joe's website and called the folks he represented. They all said I would be in good hands and they were absolutely right.  He obviously knew what he was talking about since the DUI case was dismissed. I would absolutely recommend him to anybody facing these charges.

No criminal record, no fines, no license loss

Charged with my 3rd offense, I faced  mandatory jail time of 6 months, a 13 year loss of license and the loss of my job and pension. I needed a damn good drunk driving lawyer. Attorney Waldbaum did everything carefully, deliberately and ultimately, correctly.  He's very smart, knows a lot about the system, and won't B.S. you. He tells you straight up what could happen to you and what's going on. I cried when the Jury said, “Not Guilty.“ OK to call or email me at asonious@yahoo.com.

 "He made the cop squirm on the witness stand for every lie."

First I admitted to the Trooper I had 2 beers; then I told him 4. The Police Report said  I had slurred speech, glassy eyes, was unsteady, failed  to touch my finger at the spot he told me to, couldn't keep my foot up for 30 seconds, didn’t walk heel to toe like he showed me, and couldn’t say the alphabet. In other words, I failed all the field tests. As an experienced Mass DUI Lawyer, Joe told me I could win anyway and advised we go to Trial. He did a fantastic job.

He also beat the Brake Lights Violation so nothing went on my driving record at all.

I ended up on the rear lawn of a house after hitting a pole and going through a fence. It was a VERY bad accident. They drew my blood at the hospital and it was .25:  three times over limit and I was charged with my 3rd offense.  At a Motion to Suppress, Joe gets the blood test thrown out. At jury trial, his Motion to exclude all the medical records was allowed when he showed the DA hadn’t complied with the law. He just kept chipping away at their case until there was nothing left. I’m sorry I pestered him with so many questions instead of just letting him do his job. 

"THE JURY WAS OUT LESS THAN AN HOUR.
HE’S FANTASTIC AT WHAT HE DOES."

"He's quick, smart, and fast. The way he speaks just blows you away.  He made all the right decisions: got 2 incriminating statements thrown out at a Motions Hearing.  I'm driving again and kept my job after the not guilty verdict despite the cop's testimony that I failed all the field sobriety tests on my 2nd offense. Good thing, too, my wife was 4 months pregnant. I highly recommend him."   

"WE WALKED INTO COURT AND HE KNEW EVERYBODY
-- AND I MEAN EVERYBODY! "

It was my 2nd offense. I failed both the field sobriety tests and had 21 cans of beer in the truck, plus one open container of beer in the console!  Joe did a painstaking cross examination of the cop, bringing it along slowly and stressing everything I had done right. We got a Not Guilty and the judge ordered my 3 year refusal suspension overturned the same day. 

"AT TRIAL, HE IMPRESSED EVERYBODY.
PEOPLE IN THE AUDIENCE ASKED FOR HIS CARD"

I definitely got my money's worth during my 2nd offense:

#1.  He overturns my three year breath test refusal suspension so I drove legally while the case moved to Trial.
#2   At a Motion, he gets the Judge to throw out my incriminating statements;
#3.  At Trial, he gets me a not guilty despite a bad accident and the testimony of two witnesses.

"THE BEST DECISION I MADE LAST YEAR WAS TO CALL HIM.
I CAN HONESTLY SAY I WOULD HAVE PAID 5 TIMES HIS FEE."

I had an open container of beer in the car, was weaving in my lane, crossed the double solid center line and failed two of the three field sobriety tests. After writing me three extremely detailed reports about the case, Joe recommended we fight the charges. He walked me through the Trial process every step of the way and totally kept me from getting nervous.  I'm extremely happy with the way he handled everything.

"He wanted to win so badly,
he actually gave up an oral surgery appointment to do my Trial!"

Cop testified he saw me drive up onto a curb and cross marked lanes, was unsteady on my feet, swayed while walking, had a strong odor of alcohol, slurred speech and failed the one leg stand field sobriety test. At my Arraignment, Joe had a Motion allowed to preserve the videos of me at roadside and at booking which ended up refuting what the cop said. Then after getting a Not Guilty, he went the extra mile and  interceded on my behalf with the RMV when they refused to reinstate my license despite the Court Order he had obtained immediately after Trial to force them to do so.

I strongly recommend him to anybody.   Call me!

Facing his a second offense, My client was found  a half mile from his truck which had crashed head on into a tree. He had left his driver's license in the truck, could not hold his head up, was unsteady, and had a 'stupefied' expression on his face and a strong odor of alcohol. Plus, he admitted to drinking ten beers "all over Southie." At jury trial, I convinced them that the DA hadn't proven he was actually driving the truck beyond all reasonable doubt.
 

Call me and I'll tell you the truth: Joe is, quite simply, an awesome Massachusetts OUI Attorney.  He always let me know what was going on with my case and was always on time to Court. After reviewing all the road block documents and the police reports, he told me he had a good chance to get my case thrown completely out of Court. At his Motion to Suppress Evidence, that’s exactly what happened.

The DA jumped up and down but the Judge agreed with Joe!

1. Started work on my 2nd offense immediately after the first phone call
2. wrote long reports explaining everything
3. visited the arrest scene with me on a Sunday morning
4. made a video of the route I drove and got stopped on
5. prepared me at great length to testify
6. provided immediate answers to all my questions

'YOU'D BE CRAZY NOT TO HIRE HIM'

The cop saw me  cross the center line and drive on the wrong side of the road, followed me into my driveway and arrested me for 3rd offense. At the station, I foolishly took the breathalyzer and was over limit and lost my license. My Court appointed lawyer did nothing for 16 months until my family hired Joe. With only two weeks to prepare for Trial, he fought vigorously every step of the way. He had pretrial Motions prepared and questioned the accuracy of the breath test. The DA just wouldn't quit, but after a hard fought Trial, Joe won a not guilty.

"JOE REALLY KNOWS HIS JOB."

Many, many thanks for your support through it all.  I think had you not done the "Motion to suppress," things could have been quite different.  I know that this Thanksgiving will be a better one once you got the DA to reduce my 3rd offense to avoid mandatory jail for me. Please let me know if you ever need a referral to someone who is looking for a great Massachusetts OUI Attorney (phone is fine).

Kindest regards, Cynthia

Two other Massachusetts OUI Attorneys said I wouldn't be able to get a license again for four full years.  Joe reduced my three year refusal suspension to just six months and saved me two and one half years without a license. I’m so glad I was recommended to him.  He’s pure gold.

Eric

"He was awesome for me. I called him at 3 AM and he called me back at 4 AM! I filled out paperwork online on his website and he met me the next morning in Court.  He had stuff highlighted and was all prepared. I didn't have to say anything to anybody. Though I didn't take the breathalyzer, the Judge ordered my three year refusal suspension overturned. Joe made everything so easy. I have nothing bad to say about him. He's awesome."

Joe paid attention to every minor detail and followed every possible lead. He brought a Motion to suppress the stop of my motorcycle proving the cop had followed me illegally into Somerville from Cambridge. He then brought another Motion to restore my license. The Judge agreed with both, my 3rd offense was thrown out of Court and I got my license back. I can’t thank him enough.

Instead of 6 months in jail and 13 years without a license I am driving again
all because I chose the right DUI Lawyer.

At the road block, I admitted to  the Trooper I had been drinking and smoked pot. He arrested me after the field tests and then I registered over limit on the breath tests too. Joe was always professional and courteous and his communication with me was excellent.  He kept me up to date with detailed written reports and explained all my options. As a result, I decided to fight. At my drunk driving Trial, he did an excellent job cross examining the Trooper –who was no slouch and trains all the other Troopers.

Thanks for all your help, and especially for your timely and quick responses when I was first faced with this situation. I look forward to many years of violation free driving after you reduced my five year refusal suspension to just 9 months. I've given up both alcohol and tobacco and will begin training for my 21st consecutive Boston Marathon in September. I will be glad to advocate on your behalf as a DUI Lawyer. All the best, Philip M.

Please put my cell number on your website.

“After my drunk driving arrest, I needed help bad. Facing my 2nd offense and my 2nd drug charge, I was sure I was headed for jail but ended up with only a 90 day license loss. It really was something to see you politely informing the Judge and the Court Clerk about the updated laws. Thank you, Joe.”

I can't imagine what might have happened if I didn’t have such a thoroughly prepared Massachusetts OUI attorney.

"Mr. Waldbaum first represented me in Brighton District Court in Boston and then again in Wrentham District Court when I foolishly drove after being suspended for OUI. Somehow, he avoided an otherwise mandatory jail sentence for me in Wrentham. I don’t know how he did it but I couldn’t recommend him more highly if you ever need DWI help. Feel free to call me for more information.

A very pleased client, Tim D."

I was in a bad accident and rode for a while on a flat tire. After witnesses told the cop where I was, the cop first found the tire then found me stopped in the middle of the road. I was unsteady on my feet, smelled of alcohol, failed all the field tests and then fell over to the ground when I bent to tie my shoe lace.

 It was in the middle of the night when I filled out the “Free Consult” form on this website and within minutes I got a call from Joe himself, polite and re-assuring. Even with minimum time to prepare for the case next morning he was there in Court ready to go. He explained my options clearly, did not give me false promises or hopes and did not make decisions for me. He is well respected in Court and knows everyone there. During the entire process he never made me feel like I had to do it alone. 

  Result: Not Guilty- Judge ordered my license immediately restored.

Under Melanie’s Law, the RMV took my license away for 8 years for 3rd offense. I knew Joe had a handle on OUI law because he represented me --very successfully --5 years before. He appealed the new 8 year suspension, went to two Hearings before the Board, presented the records he had found -- from 25 years ago! -- and finally convinced them to reverse the RMV’s decision. He saved my plumbing business from going down the toilet. No joke!

My license was restored immediately!

My first arrest I blew an incredibly over limit  .32- four times the legal limit!  He arranged to have the case heard on the day before Christmas assuring me it was the best day of the year to get a good deal. He was absolutely right: I got just a slap on the wrist. Then when I got my 2nd offense during the probation period for my first one, he told me exactly what I needed to do to avoid jail time.

He was absolutely right both times. One incredible DUI Attorney.

I faced a possible six months mandatory jail sentence and a license loss of 13 years for a 3rd offense. Joe noted in the report the cop had seen me wearing eyeglasses when he stopped me but told me to take them off before I did the balancing tests. Nowhere in his report did he tell me to put them back on.

He's such a smart DUI Lawyer, he deliberately chose jurors who wore eyeglasses!

Joe asked the cop so many questions he had no idea how to answer. It was just really smart. He even impressed the Judge. They acquitted me in ten minutes and the Judge ordered my license restored immediately. You can't ask for a better Massachusetts OUI Attorney.

I was charged with my 3rd offense and faced a mandatory jail sentence. On the very first date Joe's in Court, he convinces the DA to charge me only as a second offender. Then, when we get in front of the Judge, he convinces her to treat me as a first offender AND waive the mandatory $1000 fine. Instead of potential jail and an 8 year license loss, now I can get my license back. Even the Judge said, "You made a very good argument, Counselor."

He's the best drunk driving lawyer you'll find in Massachusetts.

Trooper saw me commit multiple lanes violations and blow through a Yield sign without slowing down. Then he testified I had slurred speech and had difficulty getting my registration out of the glove box, was unsteady on my feet exiting the car and had an ‘overwhelming odor of alcohol’ on my breath. After seeing the Police Report, my wife didn't think he could win it but Joe told me to try the case anyway. He was reassuring at all times and both amazing and incredible at Trial.

 I got my license ordered restored the same day the Judge found me Not Guilty.

"Thank you so very much for your help, expertise and DUI support.  The outcome was much better than I could ever have hoped for. After seeing both your in-depth investigation into my situaiton and then your high level of professionalism in the court room I was left  knowing I could not be in better hands."

I was charged with  DUI and was facing a total of 8 charges including 3 felonies. I was told by another lawyer I was certain to end up with a ‘slew of guilty findings’ and lose my license for at least one and a half years. Somehow, Joe got half of the charges dismissed outright at the very first date and I was then eligible for a work license the same week.

I was 17 and 18 when I got my first 2 OUIs. Arrested again at 35, under Melanie’s Law, I was charged with a 3rd offense, a felony, and faced a minimum 6 months in jail. Joe wrote a glowing letter to the DA’s office, detailing the reasons why the charges should be reduced. He knew exactly how to negotiate wiht the DA and the judge to reduce the charges. On the very next Court date, that’s exactly what happened.

I received no jail and can continue to support my wife and 3 children thanks to him.